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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

S23 WDSMOT history

S23 WDS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S23 WDS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,141 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 WDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 WDS was last recorded at 130,141 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 7,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,601 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,540 miles
Average per year
6,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,141 miles
  • 2025 – 122,601 miles
  • 2024 – 115,076 miles
  • 2023 – 110,781 miles
  • 2022 – 104,413 miles
  • 2021 – 97,181 miles
  • 2020 – 91,495 miles
  • 2019 – 86,756 miles
  • 2018 – 77,126 miles
  • 2017 – 70,891 miles
  • 2016 – 65,395 miles
  • 2015 – 61,851 miles
  • 2014 – 57,418 miles
  • 2013 – 49,685 miles
  • 2012 – 38,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,141 miles (+7,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,141 miles
    Test number
    698484014787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,601 miles
    Test number
    955533193328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail122,601 miles (+7,525)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,601 miles
    Test number
    436399362571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 92y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,076 miles (+4,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,076 miles
    Test number
    245343062506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,781 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    972116728928
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,413 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    297837522638
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlight loose

  7. Fail104,411 miles (+7,230)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    350644879952
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlight loose

  8. Pass97,181 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    397793750989
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail97,181 miles (+5,686)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    167103308717
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,495 miles (+184)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    463782821894
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail91,311 miles (+4,555)1 dangerous2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    360233023972
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass86,756 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    144579825643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,473 miles (+9,347)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    647102914826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass77,126 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    366626953172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,891 miles
    Test number
    288908431850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,891 miles (+5,496)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,891 miles
    Test number
    297273730969
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,395 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    870985847202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,851 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,851 miles
    Test number
    158511175112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    458421894139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail57,418 miles (+7,733)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    907481294176
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,685 miles (+11,086)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,685 miles
    Test number
    897805503203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    168525912120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 WDS

Does S23 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 WDS is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 WDS?
The MOT on S23 WDS is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 WDS done?
S23 WDS was recorded at 130,141 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,605 miles a year.
Has S23 WDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 WDS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 WDS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 WDS find?
S23 WDS passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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